Manuscript Collection
Title
James Thomas Faris Papers- Accession 1475
Files
Identifier
Accession 1475
Inclusive Dates
1875-1984
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
1200 pieces
Language
English
Scope and Content Note
: Collection is mainly personal correspondence between Mr. James Thomas Faris and his friends, co-workers, love interests, and children. There is also documentation concerning Faris’ finances and legal matters. There are several pieces about his life insurance through Aetna Life Insurance Company, pieces listing sold stock, uniform tickets from William C. Rowland Company, and correspondence between Mr. Faris and W.C Hurt Tobacco Company. There are also several pieces from colleges in South Carolina including a letter from Clemson Agricultural College concerning Faris’ son and one from Winthrop College concerning Faris’ daughter
Provenance
The James Thomas Faris Papers were given to the Archives on January 15,2014 by John T. Misskelly.
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "James Thomas Faris Papers- Accession 1475". Finding Aid 903.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/903
Additional Notes
There is a bound volume titled Year Book Upper South Carolina Conference Methodist Episcopal Church from 1930 and a booklet called Rediscovering the Old South by Claude G. Bowers.